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Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar

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If $¯ a$ and $¯ b$ are non-collinear unit vectors and $| ¯ a + ¯ b | = \sqrt{3}$ then $(2 ¯ a + 5 ¯ b) \cdot (3 ¯ a - ¯ b) = ?$

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\frac{15}{4}

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\frac{15}{2}

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C

15

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D

16

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The correct option is D $\frac{15}{2}$

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